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Beecher's Kale and Brown Rice Gratin
Beecher's Kale and Brown Rice Gratin with Smoked Cheese Sauce is a luscious side dish inspired by a visit to Beecher's Homemade Cheese Shop.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 5m⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 1h 45m👤 Kristin Porter📖 iowagirleats
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●skillet
- ●bowl
- ●mixing bowl
- ●whisk
- ●baking dish
- ●oven
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan then add rice. Cover then turn heat down to low and gently simmer until rice is tender, ⏱️ 35-40 minutes. Remove from heat then set aside with the lid on for ⏱️ 10 minutes.
chicken broth2 cups
2
Meanwhile heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat then add onions and a dash of salt. Stir to coat then cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden brown and very tender, ⏱️ 25-30 minutes. Add garlic and kale, season with salt and pepper, then cook until kale is tender, ⏱️ 3-4 minutes. Scoop mixture into a large mixing bowl then set aside.
garlic (pressed minced)4 clovessalt and pepper
3
In the same skillet melt butter then sprinkle in flour and whisk to combine. Cook for ⏱️ 30 seconds then slowly pour in milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Season with salt and pepper then turn heat up slightly to bring to a simmer and then turn heat back down to medium and simmer until sauce is thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly, ⏱️ 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat then gradually stir in 1/2 cup of each cheese until melted and smooth.
butter1 Tablespoonsalt and pepper
4
Preheat oven to 375 degrees then spray a 9x12" or 8x8" baking dish very well with nonstick spray. Add cooked rice and cheese sauce to kale mixture in the bowl then mix to combine. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish then sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for ⏱️ 25-30 minutes or until dark golden brown on top. Let sit for ⏱️ 20 minutes (or longer!) before serving.
Nutrition Facts
calories
397 kcal
fat Content
21 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
7 g
sodium Content
717 mg
protein Content
18 g
trans Fat Content
0.1 g
cholesterol Content
67 mg
carbohydrate Content
36 g
saturated Fat Content
11 g
unsaturated Fat Content
8 g
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